South Africa
1967 Gold 1oz Krugerrand
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1967 was the first year that South Africa minted the famous 1oz gold Krugerrand. The obverse shows the eponymous Paulus ("Paul") Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900.
What Makes the South African Krugerrand So Popular?
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The Krugerrand is by far the most famous ounce gold coin. The first Krugerrand was minted in 1967 and since then the South African coin has remained a favorite choice for investors.